Re: Canon: We are in talks with other [lens-]manufacturers
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CamerEyes wrote:
bodeswell wrote:
CamerEyes wrote:
Stig Nygaard wrote:
Hi
On digicam-info.com I stumbled upon this coming from Canon developers interviewed at the recent CP+ 2023 venue in Japan. Via Google translate :
(Many people are waiting for the RF mount to become open. Will there be third-party RF lenses in the near future?)
Certainly, there have been many inquiries from third parties, and we have listened to their requests. However, we do not have direction or policy on this matter. I cannot give details, but if it is in line with our strategy, we will take necessary measures on a case-by-case basis. One example is the launch of Cosina's RF lenses. Cosina's Voigtlander 50mm F1 is the first 3rd party lens that can communicate with the body via an RF mount. We are in talks with other manufacturers.
Just like that and Canon rained on the parade of those who continue to justify the absence of native RF lenses from third party manufacturers such as Sigma, Tamron, Samyang, etc.
On the other hand they bring out the sunshine for those who think Canon should walk tall, defend their intellectual property, and benefit from the RF mount that they created all by themselves with no contributions from Sigma et al.
Too recent to forget that Canon was late in the mirrorless FF ballgame, and did not have a decent offering until the R5 and R6? Walk tall?
They were sort of late to notice that some of their market segments we’re interested in mirrorless cameras, but they fixed that. By the way, I have no plans to sell my R anytime soon, even though I also have an R5. Lots of R owners like their Rs. Strange but true.